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Food Program

Environmental Health Services

The San Mateo County Food Program offers comprehensive resources and services to ensure food safety and support for food-related businesses and events.

You can apply for a food permit, pay invoices, and manage your permits online using MyEHS.

Unpermitted Food Vendors

Unpermitted food vendors are not regulated or inspected and can increase your chances of getting sick.

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Temporary Events

Permits for county fairs, city festivals, street events and other events open to the general public.

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Compact Mobile Food Operations (CMFO)

Sidewalk food vendors can obtain a permit and join the regulated vending economy.

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Mobile Food Facilities

San Mateo County Environmental Health Services is responsible for the inspection of various types of Mobile Food Facilities (MFF).

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Laws & Regulations

San Mateo County Health is committed to protecting public health through the enforcement of local and state laws related to food safety and environmental health.

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Food Safety

The Food Safety section of San Mateo County Health provides vital information to help residents and businesses maintain safe food practices.

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Food Facility Plan Check Process

Understand the requirements and steps for submitting and obtaining approval for new or remodeled food facility construction plans in San Mateo County.

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Cottage Food Operations

Learn how to legally prepare and sell approved low-risk foods from your home kitchen, including registration, permitted food lists and labeling requirements.

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Certified Farmers’ Market

Get permitting guidelines and food safety requirements for certified producers and vendors participating in San Mateo County farmers' markets.

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Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO)

Learn how to legally operate a home-based food business in San Mateo County, including permitting, food safety requirements and program guidelines.

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